Evelyn, John

Sylva or a Discourse of Forest-Trees. London: J. Martyn, J. Allestry, 1670. Folio. Frontispiece and illustrations in the text. Presentation copy inscribed on the frontispiece. Contemporary calf. Rebacked. Wing E 3517. acquisition: Maggs. — Numismata. A Discourse of Medals. London: B. Tooke, 1697. Folio. Illustrations in the text. Two ownership inscriptions on title page: "Bibliothecae Ivesiana" and "Cotton Symonds." Autograph note by John Ives on Evelyn's life on flyleaf (verso). Eighteenth-century calf. Extremities slightly rubbed. Provenance: John Ives; Cotton Symonds. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch — Sylva, or a Discrouse of Forest-Trees. London: J. Martyn, J Allestry, 1664. Folio. First edition. Illustrations in the text. Contemporary calf. Rebacked. Wing E 3516. acquisition: Maggs. — Memoirs. London: H. Colburn, J. & A. Arch, 1818. 2 volumes folio. Numerous illustrations including 3 extra plates in Introduction vol. 1. Contemporary pigskin with gilt arms of William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth. Spines slightly faded. Provenance: William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth. acquisition: H.D. Lyon. — The Miscellaneous writings of John Evelyn. London: Colburn, 1825. Folio, uncut copy in original publisher's wrappers on cardboard. Ownership inscription on first flyleaf: "Wotton House Library May 2, 1872." Some light spotting. Provenance: William John Evelyn (ownership inscription). acquisition: H.D. Lyon

Together five works in six volumes, various sizes.